Bible Strands
Romans 16:1
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Roman believers at the conclusion of his letter to formally introduce a traveling associate before the final instructions. The words — Συνίστημι (Sunistēmi) carries the literal sense of formally presenting or endorsing someone, and ἀδελφὴν (adelphēn) identifies her within the recognized familial structure of the early church. The thread — The geographic reference to Cenchrea appears in Acts 18:18, the formal recognition of church workers parallels 1 Timothy 5:9, and the expectation of mutual care aligns with 1 Peter 1:22. Why it lands — The text requires the reader to officially endorse Phoebe’s office and then actively welcome and materially assist her. It demands practical hospitality and logistical support for a designated church leader.
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The Greek words
King James Version
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
Cross-references
- Acts 18:18 Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
- 1 Timothy 5:9 A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband,
- 1 Peter 1:22 Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
- Matthew 12:50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”
- 1 Timothy 5:2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.
- James 2:15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
- Mark 10:30 will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.
- Luke 8:3 Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.
- 2 Corinthians 3:1 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?